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This Is "The Voice"... Celebrity Edition
Keke Palmer Tapped to Host
From the Hollywood Reporter

After trying to make stars for 15 years and 30 seasons, The Voice will feature a group of already well-known contestants in 2027.

The NBC singing competition will launch a celebrity edition next year, featuring a group of actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, reality TV stars and influencers showing off their vocal talent.

Keke Palmer will host the show, taking the reins of The Voice: Celebrity (the official title) from usual emcee Carson Daly. Palmer also hosts the game show Password for NBC. Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah and Riley Green will be the coaches for the celebrity season. Jonas will sit in the swivel chair for the first time, while Queen Latifah and Green will stay on after season 30 in the fall, where they’ll serve as coaches alongside Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine.

The Voice: Celebrity will also feature a few additions to the show’s usual format. Viewers will see a Voice boot camp as contestants prep for their blind auditions and a “VIP room” where the group gathers to watch other performances. Prior to the battle rounds, contestants will rehearse and come up with strategy in a workroom environment.

The lineup of celebrity singers will be announced closer to the show’s premiere date, slated for sometime in 2027

. MGM Alternative produces The Voice with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. Series creator John de Mol executive produces with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher and Barry Poznick. Daly will be a producer on the celebrity edition.

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posted 8/4/2026

America Is Ready to (Not) Laugh
US Version of "LOL: Last One Laughing" Ordered
From the Wrap

Amazon MGM will bring international comedy series “LOL: Last One Laughing” to American audiences with Fulwell Entertainment.

Prime Video has greenlit a domestic version of the show. “LOL” has already expanded into other international franchises, most notably in the United Kingdom but also in the Philippines, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina and Thailand.

“’LOL: Last One Laughing’ is one of those rare series that transcends language and culture — the premise is beautifully simple, try not to laugh, and audiences around the world have fallen for it instantly” said Jenn Levy, head of nonfiction series at Amazon MGM Studios. “We’re proud to bring this beloved format to the U.S. with the incredible team at Fulwell Entertainment, and we can’t wait for American audiences to experience the hilarity for themselves.”

“LOL” challenges ten top comics and comedic actors to use their willpower to be the last one to crack a smile or laugh. The contestants can use any comedic tool in their kit to try to make the other comics laugh, including improv, characters, bits, physical comedy and sheer absurdity. The game also includes twists and “comedic curveballs,” according to the streamer, designed to shake up even the most stone-faced contestants. If you laugh, you lose.

The series is adapted from the Amazon Original series from Japan, “Documental,” created by Yoshimoto Kogyo. “LOL: Last One Laughing” has now become one of the most watched originals on Prime Video internationally with local spinoffs in over 25 territories. Prominent international hosts include Trevor Noah (South Africa), Rebel Wilson (Australia), Graham Norton (Ireland), Jimmy Carr (U.K.), Jay Baruchel (Canada) and Eugenio Derbez (Mexico), among others.

“We’re thrilled to bring this incredible format to the U.S. with our friends at Amazon MGM Studios,” Ben Winston, founding partner of Fulwell Entertainment, said. “Millions around the world have already fallen in love with this wonderful show, so we are beyond excited to be bringing it to American audiences, featuring some of the most beloved comedic voices from across the country.”

Amazon and Fulwell Entertainment have yet to announce the casting or the host of the American spinoff. The series will be executive produced by Winston, Emma Conway and Eric Pankowski, who will also serve as showrunner. 'Fulwell Entertainment’s unscripted division is best known for producing “The Kardashians,” “Friends: The Reunion” and game shows “The Wall” and “Roast Battle.” The studio was also behind the Olympics closing ceremony handover from host city Paris to Los Angeles and will produce the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in L.A.

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posted 8/4/2026

More on "Let's Marry Harry"
Catch It on Netflix August 5!
From the Futon Critic

Harry Jowsey is ready to find a lasting love connection.

After appearing on Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle and Perfect Match in 2021 and 2024, respectively, the podcaster, 29, is now set to headline his own reality dating series on the streaming service.

Let’s Marry Harry is set to premiere next month and will follow Jowsey as he puts “his situationship era” behind him and searches for true love among 20 potential suitors.

As Netflix admitted, the unscripted series is The Bachelor meets Too Hot to Handle. Instead of using just his own judgment, however, Jowsey will rely on the opinions of his close friends — Amanda Kloots (Dancing With the Stars), Georgia Hassarati (Too Hot to Handle), and abstract artist Sonny Henty — to sway his romantic decisions.

The show’s official synopsis reads, “After years of dating in the spotlight — and getting it wrong — his closest confidants are stepping in to make the tough calls. From a carefully selected pool of potential matches, they’ll decide who stays and who goes, guiding Harry toward what he truly wants: authentic love and marriage.”

The trailer has been released today.

Let’s Marry Harry will release eight episodes this summer — the first seven on Aug. 5, and the finale on Aug. 12. Each installment is an hour long.

The show is produced by Unwell, with executive producers Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, Mina Lefevre, and showrunner David Friedman. Cooper, of Call Her Daddy fame, also produced the recent Hulu series Love Overboard.

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posted 8/4/2026


Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery

PAUSE.
Antitrust Trial Set for March 2027
From Variety

The judge hearing the antitrust case seeking to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger has issued a preliminary scheduling order, with a trial set to start in March 2027 — considerably later than Paramount was hoping for.

Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin on Tuesday issued a ruling that said the trial will run a total of 12 court days, beginning Tuesday, March 2, 2027, and ending March 19. In her order, she said a final pretrial conference will be held Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2027. The judge said the parties must submit a joint case management statement by no later than noon on Aug. 13, 2026, for an initial case management conference on Aug. 19.

In a July 31 filing, Paramount had asked the judge to schedule its upcoming antitrust trial in November, while the coalition of 12 state attorneys general suing to stop the deal and the Writers Guild of America asked for a date in April 2027.

The scheduling matters for Paramount — which will begin accruing a “ticking fee” payable to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders of $7 million per day starting Oct. 1 until the deal is complete. The trial is scheduled to start roughly five months after that, which means Paramount will be on the hook to pay around $1.2 billion to WBD shareholders by the time the trial is scheduled to conclude. (The Paramount ticking-fee payments to WBD are not due until the deal closes.)

A Paramount Skydance spokesperson said in an emailed statement, “The court has set a trial date for early March. We respect the court’s decision and continue to believe a trial on the merits is the best and most direct way for us to prove what we’ve said from the start — this transaction is lawful, pro-competitive, and raises no antitrust concerns. The lawsuit against us has no basis in fact, economics or antitrust law. We will continue to vigorously defend the transaction and remain committed to closing as soon as possible so its benefits for the creative community and consumers can be realized.”

California attorney general Rob Bonta is leading the states’ lawsuit. A rep for the California DOJ said: “We appreciate the court’s attention to this case and look forward continuing to argue our case and blocking this unlawful merger."

MEANWHILE...
- Paramount CEO David Ellison said he believes the antitrust litigation filed by 12 states and the Writers Guild of America isn’t about market share but about “whether I can be trusted as a steward of Warner’s CNN.” Ellison, in an op-ed published by the New York Times Tuesday, noted, “There has been speculation about my politics, my loyalties, my intentions.” He reiterated his pledge that CNN would remain independent under a merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery and that its journalists “will continue to answer to the facts and to all the people they serve — not to any party or cause."
- Two government watchdog groups have demanded investigations into whether Federal Communications Commission members violated ethics requirements by accepting luxury gala tickets from Paramount as the company sought government approval for its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The complaints filed by Democracy Defenders Fund and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington cite a recent ProPublica investigation that detailed how CBS or its parent company, now Paramount, have for years given FCC commissioners tickets to the Kennedy Center honors gala, which the television network sponsors. The commissioners accepted the gifts even as the FCC was reviewing or about to review major Paramount business decisions, including two megamergers.

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posted 8/4/2026

Tuesday Lightning Round
... or "Still Waiting..."

  • Carrie Underwood tapped to sing the Sunday Night Football anthem for the 14th year (The Futon Critic)

  • Craig Revel Horwood gets robbed, stabbed, stripped in Madrid (Entertainment Weekly)

  • Manuela Arbelaez turns TPIR55 into "Two Guys & a Girl" (TV Insider)

  • LIST ABUSE: As HGTV Design Star turns 20, where are the winners now? (TV Insider)

  • Maura Higgins says she would rather have anyone but Gleb Savchenko as a partner. Surprisingly, Gleb has a problem with this (Reality Tea)

  • "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Nigeria" goes off air after a sponsor gets in hot water with the government (PM News Nigeria)

  • YOU CAN'T SCRIPT THIS!: Noel Edmonds was caught freeing lobsters into the sea (People)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES... with Sharna Burgess (Us Weekly)

posted 8/4/2023

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"Scrabble", "Trivial Pursuit" to Return
New Episodes Begin October 1
From the Futon Critic

The CW Network today announced pickup orders for its three most successful original unscripted series, renewing SCRABBLE and TRIVIAL PURSUIT for a third season with new one-hour episodes, along with a fourth-season order for new one-hour episodes of POLICE 24/7.

The combined order builds on the momentum of the three breakout unscripted series, which have collectively reached more than 31.4 million viewers on The CW since debuting and generated more than 1.2 million viewing hours across The CW's digital platforms.

This fall, all three series will expand their reach even further, having already secured syndication clearances in more than 85% of U.S. television markets. Together, the three series rank among The CW's top five prime-time entertainment programs for the 2025-26 season.

Hosted by Emmy(R) Award-winning actor and comedian Craig Ferguson, SCRABBLE brings the iconic Hasbro word game to life as contestants put their vocabulary, strategy and quick thinking to the test for the chance to win life-changing cash prizes. Since premiering on The CW, SCRABBLE has reached more than 9.2 million viewers. The series is produced by Hasbro Entertainment, The CW, Mattel Television Studios and Lionsgate Alternative Television.

Hosted by Emmy(R) and Grammy Award-winning entertainer LeVar Burton, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, developed by Hasbro Entertainment and inspired by the iconic Hasbro board game, transforms one of the world's most recognizable trivia brands into a fast-paced competition where contestants put their knowledge to the test across a wide range of categories. Along with the upcoming unscripted adaptation of MONOPOLY, the series is part of Hasbro Entertainment's portfolio of television programming based on the most beloved brands. Following two second seasons on The CW, the series has reached more than 14.7 million viewers. TRIVIAL PURSUIT is produced by Hasbro Entertainment, The CW, Lionsgate Alternative Television and Talpa Studios.

The second seasons of TRIVIAL PURSUIT and SCRABBLE continue on The CW this fall with new episodes debuting on Thursday, October 1. Premiere dates for the newly ordered seasons will be announced at a later date.

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posted 8/3/2026


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Jamie Ding Teams with Ben Affleck
"Millionaire" Scores Best Numbers in a Year
From The Futon Critic

Following on a strong start to the season, week 2 of ABC's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" rose from last week's Season 5 premiere with 4.22 million Total Viewers (+4%; vs. 4.07 million), as contestants Ben Affleck and Jamie Ding won the $1 million prize for Eastern Congo Initiative.

"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" was the top program of the night for the second week in a row among Total Viewers, leading its closest competition by +28% (vs. 3.29 million for CBS' "Big Brother-Wed").

"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" scored the show's best performance in a year, since Matt Damon and Ken Jennings won the $1 million prize last summer (7/30/25).

On this week's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," airing Wednesday, Aug. 5, on ABC (streaming next day on Hulu), country music star Brad Paisley teams up with MLB legend Clayton Kershaw, followed by comedian Michael Kosta and actress Wendi McLendon-Covey.

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"Weakest Link" Embraces Villain Era
Reality Foes to Compete on New Season
From Entertainment Weekly

You don’t have to go to the House of Villains to see a collection of reality television baddies, because many of them will be making like the Avengers and assembling on a game show set this fall. Celebrity Weakest Link will kick off its second season (which premieres Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox and the next day on Hulu) with an episode featuring eight of reality TV’s most famous — and infamous — personalities.

The “reality villains” episode features:
- Richard Hatch: The original reality competition villain who won the very first season of Survivor, Hatch returned for Survivor: All-Stars and recently appeared on House of Villains.
- Omarosa: The former White House aide began her reality TV career on the first season of The Apprentice, before returning for two more celebrity installments of the Donald Trump-hosted show. She has since competed on Celebrity Big Brother, Big Brother Australia VIP, and House of Villains.
- Tiffany Pollard: The one-time VH1 mainstay started as a contestant on the first two seasons of Flavor of Love before scoring her own spin-off with I Love New York. Since then, she has competed on Celebrity Big Brother in the U.K., Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, and all three seasons of House of Villains.
- Bob the Drag Queen: The RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8 winner also made a splash on The Traitors, getting into a game-ending feud with fellow Traitor Boston Rob.
- Tom Sandoval: The Vanderpump Rules star has been appearing all over the reality competition spectrum, doing turns on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, The Masked Singer, The Traitors, America’s Got Talent, and House of Villains.
- Monica Garcia: Garcia only appeared on one season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, but what a season it was, as she feuded with castmates and was then let go from the show. She then provided the voice of EVA 2.0 on season 2 of — what else? — House of Villains.
- Big Ed: Big Ed has managed to extend his 15 minutes of fame thanks to his exploits on 90 Day Fiancé and various franchise offshoots.
- Christine Quinn: The realtor-turned-Selling Sunset star left the Netflix series after five seasons, and has since competed on The Masked Singer and, you guessed it, House of Villains.

Who will emerge triumphant and win up to one million dollars for their charity, and who will emerge as the weakest link? We’ll find out this fall.

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posted 8/3/2026


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VINCENT PASTORE: 1946-2026
"The Sopranos" Actor Played Games
From Entertainment Weekly

Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for his work on HBO’s The Sopranos, has died. Pastore was found by a neighbor at his home in the Bronx in New York City on Saturday, Deadline reported. He was 80 years old.

The outlet also reported that nobody had heard from Pastore for three days before he was found, and that authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Pastore was best known for playing mob informant Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos. He was a regular on the classic crime drama’s first two seasons and later guest starred in two episodes of season 3, one episode of season 5, and one episode of season 6.

Pastore’s manager, Robert Attermann, shared a statement honoring the late actor. “I had the privilege of representing Vinny for more than 30 years, long before The Sopranos made him a household name,” he wrote. “To the world, he will always be remembered as the unforgettable ‘Big Pussy,’ but to those of us who knew him, he was so much more.”

Attermann memorialized the actor as “one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever known,” adding, “He treated everyone with warmth and respect, never turning down a fan who wanted a photograph or an autograph. He genuinely appreciated the people who supported him and always made them feel valued.”

The performer’s manager spoke highly of Pastore’s commitment to his work. “He loved being an actor,” he wrote. “He was passionate about his craft and was always encouraging, respectful, and generous with young actors, taking the time to offer guidance and support whenever he could.”

He continued, “For me, losing Vinny is deeply personal. Over more than three decades, I had the honor of watching not only his remarkable career but also the incredible person he was. I will miss his friendship, his loyalty, his humor, and his generosity.” Attermann concluded, “My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and the countless fans whose lives he touched. He leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond his memorable performances. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. May his memory be a blessing.”

Born in the Bronx in 1946, Pastore served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and later earned a drama degree from Pace University. He worked in nightclubs and bars for decades before finally making his screen debut in the 1988 horror movie Black Roses.

Pastore said that he broke into Hollywood circles after connecting with Matt and Kevin Dillon. “It was really Kevin Dillon who got me my first break,” he told Edge Magazine. “I used to drive a limo in New York and that’s when I met the brothers for the first time. I told them about my dreams of becoming an actor. They ended up seeing me at this community theater I was doing, and Kevin helped me out. He gave me the direction I needed to finally act. From there, Danny Aiello really became my mentor.”

Pastore appeared in numerous high-profile movies and shows in small roles, primarily playing mobsters and tough New Yorkers in films like Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, Mario Van Peebles’ New Jack City, Brian De Palma’s Carlito’s Way, and Woody Allen’s Manhattan Murder Mystery in the early 1990s. He also played several different characters in a string of one-off appearances on Law & Order, and appeared in a Broadway production of Chicago in 1996.

Other notable credits in the 1990s included Awakenings, The Basketball Diaries, The Jerky Boys: The Movie, Mickey Blue Eyes, The Hurricane, and the HBO movie Gotti.

“Gotti was a big hit for HBO, so they called us in, [to] bring in the usual suspects,” he told Eddie Mata in an interview in March. “And everybody they brought in from Gotti got a part.”

After landing the Sopranos gig, Pastore continued acting in movies, with supporting roles in projects like Riding in Cars With Boys, Made, Shark Tale, and The Family. He amassed nearly 200 acting credits in his four-decade screen career, appearing on shows like General Hospital, The Practice, Bull, Ed, Blue Bloods, Hawaii Five-0, and The Curse. His most recent screen credit came when he voiced a llama in a season 3 episode of Yellowjackets in 2025.

Pastore appeared on a number of reality shows, including Dancing With the Stars, Shark Tank, The Celebrity Apprentice, and Celebrity Family Feud. He also hosted a radio show, The Wiseguy Show, on Sirius, and later started the Fuhgeddaboudit podcast in 2020.

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posted 8/3/2026

Monday Lightning Round
... or "The Big Time"

  • Kamri Peterson graduates from "Dancing with the Stars Juniors" to the mothership... as a member of the troupe (Deadline)

  • BBC reportedly nervous about jokes on "Have I Got News For You" during their lawsuit (Deadline)

  • Did Carson Daly quiet quit "The Voice" season 31? (The Sun)

  • Remember Geno Segers, the host of DisneyXD's version of "Fort Boyard". He was in Hadestown.... WAS. (Broadway World)

  • MOMENT OF AWESOME: Zac Brown gives 37,000 fans a free cruise (WKRC Cincinnati)

posted 8/3/2023


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More on "ESPN Jeopardy!"
Catch It on Disney+ & Hulu Today!
From Hulu PR

“ESPN Jeopardy!,” the ultimate match-up between sports and the world’s leading quiz show, is coming to Disney+ and Hulu and the ESPN app on Friday, July 31.

Hosted by Emmy®-winning and Monday Night Football broadcaster Joe Buck, “ESPN Jeopardy!” features sports commentators and celebrity sports fans as they face off to experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in a new arena: the Alex Trebek Stage. With material covering the full spectrum of ESPN content, this is “Jeopardy!” for sports fanatics. Contestants will represent charities of their choice as they compete in a tournament-style event for the $500,000 grand prize and the title of “ESPN Jeopardy!” champion.

The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive-produced by Michael Davies. All episodes will stream on Disney+, Hulu and on the ESPN app.

The following are the 18 players competing this summer:
- MJ Acosta-Ruiz
- Kyle Brandt
- Madelyn Burke
- Jamie Erdahl
- Domonique Foxworth
- Jon Hamm
- Jay Harris
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Kimberley Martin
- Kevin Neghandi
- Adam Pally
- Omar Raja
- Jeremy Schaap
- Peter Schrager
- Amina Smith
- Hannah Storm
- Manti Te'o
- Christine Williamson

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posted 7/31/2026

Happy Friday Lightning Round
... or "Tokyo Toni on Read"

  • Kori King reacts to Tokyo Toni (aka Blac Chyna's momma) using an anti-gay slur (Entertainment Weekly)

  • Raven revealed to be a mole for "Drag Race Down Under vs. the World"... surprisingly everyone has a problem with this (Entertainment Weekly)

  • Not to defend the Internet from Sharna Burgess but it's easy for people to read "wedding venue" from "Baby, this is the best wedding location ever" (Reality TV World)

  • Zack, Bliss from "Love Is Blind" welcome baby #2 (People)

  • After winning "MasterChef", Jessica Bosworth & Jesse Rosenwald made it official... with Gordon Ramsay's help! (Gold Derby)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES... with Michael "Modernize or Die" Davies (Vulture)

posted 7/31/2023


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Alison Hammond Can Name That Tune in 5 Notes
ITV to Reboot Series in 2027
From Deadline

ITV is set to revive one of the most iconic music-themed gameshows of all time for a new generation. That’s right – Name That Tune is making a comeback. Based on the successful US format of the same name, and airing in the UK on its original run from 1976 through to 1987, before being rebooted for the first time by Channel 5 from 1997-98, Name That Tune is being revived for the third time and is set to hit screens on ITV early next year.

ITV is reviving iconic gameshow Name That Tune with Great British Bake Off host Alison Hammond taking the reins.

The show, which aired on ITV decades ago and has recently been performing well in the U.S. on Fox, sees contestants pitted against each other as their music knowledge is tested in a series of fast-paced rounds, featuring tracks from much-loved artists and bands from across every genre – all building towards a finale.

The band who play in the Fox version will join Hammond for ITV. They have played with the likes of Adele and the Spice Girls down the years.

Name That Tune has been around for decades and has now aired for five seasons on Fox after being revived in 2020 as both a celebrity and non-celeb version, hosted by Jane Krakowski. Created by Harry Salter in the 1950s, it originally aired on ITV from 1976 to 1987 and was briefly revived by Channel 5 (now 5) in the 1990s. In the U.S., it has aired on-and-off for for 70 years on NBC, CBS, syndication, and now Fox.

“As a massive music lover, my biggest challenge as a host will be trying not to grab the mic and start singing along when one of my all-time favourite tunes comes on,” commented Hammond as she was announced as the host for the reboot. “And trust me… that will take serious self control.

“I grew up absolutely loving the original show so being part of this now feels like a real full-circle moment. I cannot wait to get into the studio, put the contestants through their paces, and see who really knows their music.”

Fox Entertainment Global President Prentiss Fraser added: “With the continued success of the hit Fox series in the U.S, we’re thrilled to see it find a new home on such a fantastic network and excited to be part of bringing the UK version to life.”

The series has been commissioned by Rawcliffe and Louise Major, Entertainment Commissioning Editor ITV. Executive producers for Bright are Clara Elliott and Martin Scott. Executive producers for BiggerStage are Pat Kiely and Sean O’Riordan.

Name That Tune is owned by Prestige Entertainment Group and is based on the format created by Salter. Fox Entertainment Global facilitated the agreement between Prestige Entertainment Group, BiggerStage and ITV.

ITV has told viewers to expect the show to be ‘bigger, louder, and more feel-good than ever’ once it returns in January.

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posted 7/30/2026

Mike Darnell Is Back
Former Fox, Warner Reality Head Deals with Netflix
From Deadline

Mike Darnell is back.

The reality television luminary has struck a major deal with Netflix as he enters his third act. Darnell has signed an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with the streamer. He will also provide “strategic creative guidance” across its entire unscripted slate.

The surprising move comes three years after Darnell left Warner Bros., where he spent ten years as President of Unscripted Television.

The deal came about after conversations between Brandon Riegg, who is Vice President, Nonfiction Series & Sports and oversees all of unscripted programming, and Darnell over the last few months.

Darnell spent ten years on the studio side, working on shows such as The Voice and The Bachelor, and nearly 20 years on the network side at Fox, where he was behind countless hits such as American Idol, MasterChef and So You Think You Can Dance as well as headline-making titles such as Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction, When Animals Attack! and Who Wants To Marry A Multimillionaire.

At Netflix, he will develop and produce a range of projects from competition series to dating shows and reality ensemble projects.

Darnell, who is known for “loud” ideas and shows that “push the boundaries”, has had particular success with shiny floor entertainment shows, which has been a focus for Netflix in recent years. The streamer has been keen to crack its version of these types of formats.

Deadline understands that he will also help guide its unscripted slate, which includes big-ticket competition series such as Willy Wonka-themed The Golden Ticket and an adaptation of iconic board game Monopoly as well as its plethora of reality shows and lifestyle series.

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posted 7/30/2026

"Blankety Blank" Gets (BLANKED)
"Match Game" Version Among Three Shows Axed by BBC
From the BBC

Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo have been cancelled by the BBC, as the corporation makes further financial savings.

The main Mastermind series will continue, with Clive Myrie remaining as host, but the celebrity spin-off will end after the next series, which has already been filmed.

In a statement, the BBC said it was "incredibly proud of all three of these much-loved shows" and thanked the programmes' production teams.

"Unfortunately," it continued, "we have to make some really tough choices in light of our funding challenges, and these savings have been identified from the Entertainment genre."

Viewing figures for all three shows have fallen over recent years. Celebrity Mastermind has dropped from an average of 4m viewers in 2017, to 1.7m for its most recent series.

Blankety Blank, meanwhile, has gone down from 5.5m viewers in 2021 to 2.3m for the most recent series.

And Live at the Apollo has dropped from around 1.3m viewers in 2018 to around 660,000 on its most recent series. These figures include catch-up platforms such as iPlayer.

"Blankety Blank" host Bradley Walsh, currently on TV with The Chase Around the World, previously confirmed he wouldn't be returning to Blankety Blank this year as he "[does] not have the time".

Digital Spy/Yahoo!
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Seenit
Mnchester Evening News
Deadline
The Independent

posted 7/30/2026

Stars Lined Up for "Top Chef VIP" Season 5
Catch It on Telemundo August 11
From Deadline

Telemundo is headed back to the kitchen for the return of the hottest culinary competition, Top Chef VIP Season 5.

Originally slated to premiere in September, the Spanish-language network has moved up the premiere to Tuesday, August 11, where it will sizzle starting at 7 p.m. ET. Episodes will stream next day on Peacock.

Carmen Villalobos returns as host of the competition, which sees 20 celebrities compete for a $200,000 cash prize.

The cast of Top Chef VIP Season 5 consists of Athenea Pérez (Miss Universe Spain), Aylín Mujica (Actress), Carlos “Caramelo” Cruz (La Casa de los Famosos Season 5 winner), Carlos Ferro (Actor), Carlos Ponce (Actor), Diana Haro (Actress), Gaby Borges (Actress), Guty Carrera (Content Creator), José Joel (Singer), Kelly Ríos (Content Creator), Lupillo Rivera (Singer), Mauricio Garza (Actor), Miguel Arce (Actor), Nailea Norvind (Actress), Nievelis González (Content Creator), Ninel Conde (Actress), Pedro Luis “La Divaza” Figueroa (Content Creator), Roberto Romano (Actor), Sheynnis Palacios (Miss Universe 2023), and Stephanie Salas (Actress).

Judging the competition are Chef Betty Vázquez, Chef Tita, and Chef Antonio “Toño” de Livier.

Top Chef VIP is a RCN production for Telemundo based on NBCUniversal Formats’ Top Chef franchise, under the supervision of Adrián Santucho, Senior Vice President of Non-Scripted Content, alongside Pancho Calvo, Vice President of Unscripted Content, with Luciano Cardinali as Executive Producer.

Deadline
Forbes

posted 7/30/2026

The 90s Are All That on HGTV
"Totally 90s House" Competition Premieres August 26
From The Hollywood Reporter

HGTV is assembling a slate of ’90s television stars to lead Totally ‘90s House, a new competitive home renovation series hosted by Jaleel White.

Brian Austin Green, Beverley Mitchell, Jodie Sweetin, Melissa Joan Hart, Matthew Lawrence, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Joey Lawrence will star in the six-episode season that premieres on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The celebrities will be tasked with revamping homes that are stuck in the decade, with the winner walking away with a $25,000 donation for their chosen charity.

A logline reads, “A true blast from the past, the six-episode renovation competition, hosted by actor, producer and game show host Jaleel White (Family Matters), will follow two celeb teams as they scour the country for houses stuck in the 1990s — think honey oak cabinets, sponge-painted walls and mirrored closets — with each team ultimately picking their perfect throwback in need of a major overhaul.”

“Everybody loves the ‘90s again,” said White. “The fits are back, the playlists are on repeat, and kids who weren’t even born yet are binge-watching the shows we made famous. But while some things from the ‘90s are timeless… some of y’all never got the memo that the decade ended. We asked America to show us the homes still living in the past, and the response was incredible. Now it’s time for the ultimate throwback transformation. Get ready for the biggest ‘90s house battle ever.”

As the contestants continue to develop their spaces, more celebrities and HGTV stars will judge their creativity, nostalgia and overall design. Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt (100 Day Dream Home), Drew Lachey (Rock the Block), Mina Starsiak Hawk (Good Bones), Paige Davis (Trading Spaces) and Jonathan Adler (Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge) will all make appearances over the six-episode season.

The Hollywood Reporter
The Futon Critic
TV Insider

posted 7/30/2026

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